Company Description
Company Description
The Pallet Network (Part of the Culina Group) facilitates pallet deliveries across the UK, Ireland and Europe through its cross dock facilities at Swadlincote and Preston.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
We are now seeking a Finance assistant to join our team small team based in Gatwick. Taking responsibility for providing administrative support and ensuring the creation of accurate and reliable data, whilst providing our staff and customers with an outstanding level of service in finance matters
This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm.
Job responsibilities of Finance Assistant include:
Raising of purchase orders
Checking accuracy of purchase invoices and nominal coding
Update of purchase order logs
Reconciliation of weekly subcontract costs and resolving queries
Reconciliation and management of petty cash
Preparation of weekly costings
Reconcile of 3rd party volume data
Manage the weekly debt report
Purchase ledger entry onto SAGECloud50 including checks against POs/Indigo/timesheets/delivery notes etc – raising queries where necessary
Fuel & vehicle mileage data input / spreadsheets including processing fuel invoices & fuel surcharge administration
Raising customer invoices on various platforms
Handling related invoice queries and issuing credit notes
Processing bank entries and month-end bank reconciliation
Payroll processing (SAGE Payroll) and daily control of payroll spreadsheet
Pricing checks (daily & weekly)
Supplier payments and month end reconciliation to balance sheet
Processing Corporate Credit Card Accounts and month-end reconciliation
Chasing debtor payments and ensuring funds received within agreed terms
Liaising with Suppliers & External Finance Departments
PCN processing and recharges to employees when required
Assisting with month-end processes, including job profitability reporting
Assisting with external audit preparation ( ongoing throughout the year)
Qualifications
To apply for the role of Finance Assistant, you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:
Have excellent problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
Be able to make decisions under pressure, and to a tight timescale
Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year
Be able to communicate well at all levels within the business
Knowledge of SAGE 50 would be advantageous
PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook
Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress
The ability to multi-task, prioritise & meet deadlines
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make, The Pallet Network (TPN) a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
Annual Leave - 28 days (Including Bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary
Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam